This position may be assigned onsite to Lansing Service Center located in Lansing, MI, Howell Service Center located in Howell, MI or Owosso Service Center located in Owosso, MI. The candidate must be located within a daily commutable distance or willing to relocate (relocation package is available for those who qualify).
We are looking for: Sr Electrical Instrumentation & Controls Technician
The Senior Electrical Instrumentation & Controls Technician role provides high level of support and maintenance for the Natural Gas Compression, Gas transmission, Distribution, Storage, and Commercial & Industrial systems. The Senior Electrical Instrumentation & Controls Technician is the SME for a wide variety of communication systems, functional controls, instrumentation, and measurement components integrated into a Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system. They will follow all CE safety standards including completing safety tailboards and JSA's and have knowledge of national electrical code and requirements for installations in hazardous environments. The Electrical Instrumentation & Controls Technician will have cross functional knowledge and ability to support multiple locations across the state. They will perform complex installs, maintains, and troubleshoots electronic, electrical, mechanical, and other equipment for gas compression, gas distribution and transmission systems.
The knowledge and skills involved with this position include but are not limited to:
- PLC/DCS Ladder logic computer programming experience
- HMI graphics programming experience
- RTU (IPM, I/O cards, etc.)
- Network communications- ethernet, RS485, modbus, cell modems, fiber optic
- Operate and maintain electronic equipment, diagnostic instruments, and software in performance of assigned duties
- National electrical code & AGA standards
- Maintain Operator qualifications for the role
- Mechanical Aptitude
- Compressed Air Systems experience, Heater and boiler experience and Valve and Actuator repair experience
- Analyze and troubleshoot complex natural gas processes, control systems, hardwired systems, & end devices
- Gas Compression, Metering & Regulation, Distribution, Transmission, & Storage Field experience
- Proficient with SAP and MS Office programs
We encourage you to apply if you have:
- Associate degree in a scientific or technical field with four (4) or more years of applicable experience
- [OR] High School Diploma with six (6) or more years of applicable experience
In this role, you will be responsible for:
- Plan, perform, and document periodic MGSS (Michigan Gas Safety Standards) Code Work orders; complete SOX (Witnessing) Inspections, along with performing required complex testing in accordance with maintenance programs within Gas Operations to maintain compliance with MPSC regulations
- Operate and analyze complex natural gas processes, control systems, hardwired systems and end devices along with providing programming expertise required to maintain a typical compressor station, Transmission valve site, Distribution metering system
- Analyze, diagnose, design tests, and provide a recommended solution by means of troubleshooting
- Lead job planning, drawing reviews, making design decisions, completion of required systems documentation, perform system checkout functions, lead point to point verification and provide technical assistance as required to support the completion of construction projects while functioning alone or while leading project teams
- Lead & mentor employees and/or lead the work of project teams; documents knowledge transfer to aid in succession planning process; embraces coaching and mentoring of new employees; practices good time management and planning
- May fill in as temporary technician supervisor
- Consult with vendors, manufactures, contractors, operators, engineering & other SME's to provide technical expertise on higher complex issues
- Review and interpret drawings, vendor manuals, and procedures for the purposes of installing, troubleshooting, & maintaining equipment
- Operate and maintain complex electronic equipment, diagnostic instruments, and software in performance of assigned duties
- Other non-essential duties as assigned or may be necessary
Consumers Energy
1 Energy Plz
Jackson
Michigan United States
www.consumersenergy.com
